Chen Fan reached out to stop him. "Have you been cultivating since the assessment ended?"
Luo Sheng was stunned.
It was like declaring your firm resolve to study hard and your unwavering goal of getting into Peking University or Tsinghua University at home, only to have your parents unexpectedly douse you with cold water and ask, "Did you do your homework for the past few days?"
Fine.
Luo Sheng fell silent.
Chen Fan, meanwhile, had gained some quiet time.
Luo Yi first sent Chen Fan back to Dark Fox. Before parting, Luo Sheng poked his head out of the window. "Brother Fan, do you need me to accompany you tomorrow?"
Chen Fan sneered. "Until your abilities reach the peak of Nascent Soul, let's not see each other."
...
How ruthless.
Luo Sheng watched Chen Fan's figure disappear before his eyes with a bitter expression.
"Pavilion Master."
Yin Ping had been waiting for Chen Fan at Dark Fox. Seeing him enter, he immediately stood up from his seat and walked towards him. "Did everything go smoothly?"
Chen Fan nodded and briefly recounted the events at the Mars mansion.
Yin Ping listened, dumbfounded.
He hadn't expected so many things to happen in just one night!
He didn't pay much attention to Chris's matter, but he was more worried about Chen Fan killing a temple envoy in plain sight. "What happened today probably can't be kept secret. The people from the temple are vindictive, and they'll likely find you soon!"
Chen Fan smiled and shook his head. "They'll be more eager to suppress the news than we are."
"Just because the people present couldn't see the problem with the 御守 doesn't mean no one in Europe can discern it."
"Once the news leaks, with so many mouths, if any rumors arise, it will be an irreversible loss for the temple, especially to the five great families—"
"If the heads of the other families hear how they treated Chris, do you think their hearts won't waver?"
Yin Ping paused, then nodded in understanding.
However—
"They dare not openly attack Dark Fox, but they will definitely arrange for experts to assassinate you. You must be careful in Europe these days."
Chen Fan chuckled. "If I were them, I wouldn't deplete so many troops before the major battle has even begun."
"Of course, if anyone comes looking for death, I welcome them."
As Chen Fan spoke, he stood up from his seat. "I'm tired today. We can discuss other matters tomorrow."
Although he appeared indifferent, Yin Ping still had concerns. "I'll go with you tomorrow."
The next day.
When Chen Fan woke up, he saw everyone waiting for him at the entrance.
He frowned and looked at Yin Ping, who was standing beside him. "What's the meaning of this?"
"I know you don't fear the people from the temple, but we're worried. We'll accompany you," Yin Ping said without pause, raising his hand to interrupt Chen Fan. "Don't refuse us."
Alright.
Chen Fan nodded and, with Yin Ping and the five people he had chosen, set off for the tomb mentioned by Chris.
An hour later, they arrived at their destination.
When Chen Fan got out of the car, the members of the Mars family were already waiting there.
Of course, there was a familiar face, Zhou Lu.
The Zhou family was indeed skilled at treasure hunting, so Chris had naturally invited him.
However, Zhou Lu hadn't expected that Chen Fan, who had offended the temple, would still dare to show up!
And judging by Mr. Chris's expression, he seemed to have known about it beforehand?
Zhou Lu pouted, wondering what Mr. Chris was thinking!
Bringing someone so flamboyant and deceptive, who couldn't help at all and even risked angering the temple.
Zhou Lu was displeased, but due to Chen Fan's display at the banquet last night, he was somewhat wary and didn't dare to have Chen Fan kicked out directly.
He took a deep breath. "Once we go down into the tomb, don't run around and cause trouble for me."
Chen Fan didn't even look at him and walked directly to Chris. "When do we go in?"
Chris glanced at the pocket watch in his hand. "Five minutes to go."
The Mars family's mausoleum was nestled in the green hills. Having made their fortune through tomb robbing, they had avoided several wind passages when constructing the mausoleum.
Five minutes later, Chris led the group into the mausoleum.
He walked among them, guiding them through a winding, secluded path. The sides were densely covered with shrubs, and the canopy of the trees was thick, giving the impression of a world covered by foliage.
As they walked, the temperature dropped sharply.
After an unknown amount of time, the path opened up, and they saw a stone gate in the distance.
This was likely the family mausoleum of the Mars family.
Chris stepped forward and, with an ancient and mystical technique, lightly tapped and traced on the stone wall. After several repetitions, an exquisite camera lens emerged from within the stone wall.
Retinal scan? Da Feng Novel Network
Chen Fan raised an eyebrow. It seemed the Mars family had indeed spent considerable effort to protect this tomb.
The stone gate slowly opened, revealing a passage that could only accommodate one person. Chris turned to the group. "Everyone, please stop here."
"Mr. Zhou and Mr. Chen, please accompany me inside."
Chen Fan raised an eyebrow and stepped forward.
Standing outside the stone gate, Chris solemnly warned the two again. "There are many mechanisms inside. Please do not touch anything carelessly. If you trigger any mechanism, I won't be able to save you."
The two acknowledged him.
Chris still led the way, with Chen Fan at the rear.
The passage was quite long. After walking for about half an hour, they finally reached a second stone gate.